BEVERLY, Massachusetts — The Husson University football team sped out to a 28-0 lead Saturday and cruised from there to a 28-7 non-conference victory over Endicott College.
Coach Gabby Price’s Eagles improve to 3-1 and 7-4 in their last 11 non-conference outings while Endicott falls to 1-4.
Tailback John Smith led the Husson offense in becoming the first back in program history to rush for more than 300 yards in a game. He was also responsible for two touchdowns.
Cory Brandon put Husson on the board first by hooking up with D.J. Allen from seven yards out before Smith began to assert his will.
A 75-yard touchdown run by the senior runner put the Eagles up 14-0, and on their next drive, he found the end zone from 11 yards out to extend the lead.
Brandon and Allen would connect again from five yards out late in the first half to conclude Husson’s scoring.
Husson held a 409-233 edge in total yardage and Smith gained 301 yards on 39 carries in the first ever meeting between the programs.
WPI 42, Maine Maritime 0
At Worcester, Massachusetts, James Ferrar surpassed the 2,500-yard rushing mark for his career but the Mariners were shut out by WPI.
Maine Maritime was held to 214 yards of offense, and the Engineers raced out to a 21-0 lead at halftime.
Sean McAllen paced the WPI attack with 182 yards on 23 carries and two touchdowns, while quarterback Blake Rice threw for 98 yards and two scores.
Corey Creeger’s 115 passing yards and 27 yards on the ground spearheaded the MMA offense. Ferrar led the Mariners in rushing with 46 yards.
Defensively, Maine Maritime was led by Derek Breunig, who compiled 11 tackles, including nine solo. John Bennett registered 10 tackles and an interception.